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Absence of Malice

Absence of Malice (1981) - Where to Watch

Audience Score
66

Can’t wait to check out 'Absence of Malice' tonight? We’ve rounded up ways to watch including rental, purchase, and subscription options, all in one place. As of now in the US, 'Absence of Malice' is available on YouTube, Apple TV Store, Microsoft Store, Prime Video, Google Play Movies, Tubi TV to rent, buy, or stream with a subscription.

Here are some helpful extras before you press play about the Mirage Enterprises, Columbia Pictures drama flick. Absence of Malice starring Sally Field, Paul Newman, Bob Balaban, Melinda Dillon has a PG rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 56 min. The release date of the movie is December 18th, 1981. The movie received a user score of 66/100 on TMDb, which is based on reviews from 243 engaged users.

Curious about the story behind it? Here's the plot: "Megan Carter is a reporter duped into running an untrue story on Michael Gallagher, a suspected racketeer. He has an alibi for the time his crime was allegedly committed—but it involves an innocent party. When he tells Carter the truth and the newspaper runs it, tragedy follows, forcing Carter to face up to the responsibilities of her job when she is confronted by Gallagher."

'Absence of Malice' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on December 18th, 1981
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting March 31st, 1998 - Buy Absence of Malice DVD